Yes or No Tarot: What Every Card Says
In a yes or no reading you draw one card and read it as yes, no or maybe. Here is the answer each of the 78 cards gives and why, with the full meaning one tap away. An upright card leans toward its answer; a reversed card usually softens it or turns it around.
Your first card opens right away
Major Arcana
The FoolYesThe Fool generally offers an optimistic yes, strongly encouraging you to embrace the new opportunity and take the chance before you.
The MagicianYesThe Magician is a resounding yes, indicating that you currently hold the agency, skill, and power to shape the situation to your advantage.
The High PriestessMaybeThe High Priestess represents a neutral pause, indicating that the final outcome depends on factors that are currently veiled or still developing.
The EmpressYesThe Empress offers a warm and resounding yes, especially for inquiries concerning creative projects, home life, love, and personal well-being.
The EmperorYesThe Emperor generally answers yes, especially for matters that benefit from planning, disciplined effort, and clear organisation.
The HierophantYesThe Hierophant leans toward a yes, particularly if your question involves education, formal commitments, or following established procedures.
The LoversYesThe Lovers leans toward a clear yes, particularly for questions centered on love, meaningful partnerships, and decisions that align with your integrity.
The ChariotYesThe Chariot generally represents a firm yes, pointing to success, swift progress, and overcoming obstacles through focused determination.
StrengthYesStrength is generally a gentle yes, showing that steady patience and moral courage will lead to a favorable outcome.
The HermitMaybeThe Hermit leans toward a pause rather than an immediate yes or no, indicating that the matter requires deeper reflection before any definite choice is made.
Wheel of FortuneYesThe Wheel of Fortune upright is generally a yes, signaling favorable timing and fortunate momentum working in your direction.
JusticeMaybeJustice usually brings a conditional answer that leans toward a yes, provided your actions, motives, and paperwork have been entirely honest and clean.
The Hanged ManMaybeThe Hanged Man represents a distinct maybe, leaning toward a gentle pause rather than an outright denial or endorsement.
DeathNoDeath generally functions as a clear no regarding keeping things the same, reviving the past, or continuing along a path that has run its course.
TemperanceYesTemperance generally answers with a yes, particularly when the question involves resolving a conflict, healing, finding common ground, or pursuing a long-term goal through steady effort.
The DevilNoThe Devil usually suggests a 'no' because current circumstances are clouded by illusion, unhealthy attachments, or a lack of genuine autonomy.
The TowerNoThe Tower upright typically means no, indicating that the path you are asking about rests on unstable footing and is prone to disruption.
The StarYesThe Star offers a gentle, affirmative yes that brings long-term renewal, healing, and peace to your situation.
The MoonMaybeThe Moon delivers a gentle maybe, signaling that the ground beneath your question is too shadowy and fluid to offer a definitive answer right now.
The SunYesThe Sun is one of the clearest and most radiant affirmations in the tarot, signaling success, joy, and open paths.
JudgementYesJudgement typically delivers a firm 'yes,' particularly when you are asking about making an authentic transition, taking accountability, or following a path that aligns with your core values.
The WorldYesThe World offers a resounding yes for matters involving completion, integration, and long-term endeavors coming to fruition.
Wands
Ace of WandsYesThe Ace of Wands is an enthusiastic yes, especially for questions involving creative projects, bold new beginnings, and taking personal initiative.
Two of WandsYesThe Two of Wands generally leans toward yes, especially for inquiries that involve strategic planning, long-range ambitions, or preparing for thoughtful expansion.
Three of WandsYesThe Three of Wands is generally a clear yes, particularly for questions concerning expansion, travel, long-term ventures, and forward movement.
Four of WandsYesThe Four of Wands is a clear and joyful yes, indicating stability, positive resolutions, and milestones worth celebrating.
Five of WandsMaybeThe Five of Wands leans toward a neutral or challenging maybe, indicating that the matter is still being actively contested and the outcome is not yet fixed.
Six of WandsYesThe Six of Wands brings a joyful and confident yes, pointing to favorable announcements, successful endeavors, and widespread support.
Seven of WandsYesThe Seven of Wands tilts toward a yes, indicating that you hold the advantage and possess the inner strength required to succeed.
Eight of WandsYesThe Eight of Wands is a decisive yes, indicating that the path is clear and matters are already accelerating toward a favorable outcome.
Nine of WandsYesThe Nine of Wands is fundamentally a yes, but it indicates that success will require genuine persistence, resilience, and one final push of effort.
Ten of WandsNoThe Ten of Wands generally leans toward no, or at least not without paying a very heavy personal price in energy and stress.
Page of WandsYesThe Page of Wands generally leans toward a clear yes, particularly for questions involving creative beginnings, learning opportunities, travel, and taking a bold leap of faith.
Knight of WandsYesThe Knight of Wands is an energetic yes, particularly for inquiries that favor bold action, travel, creative risk, and taking the initiative.
Queen of WandsYesThe Queen of Wands delivers a confident yes, particularly for questions involving creative undertakings, public ventures, and proactive leadership.
King of WandsYesThe King of Wands is generally a clear yes, signaling that bold vision, self-belief, and active initiative will carry you forward.
Cups
Ace of CupsYesThe Ace of Cups is generally a clear yes, particularly for inquiries about romance, creative projects, personal healing, and emotional wellbeing.
Two of CupsYesThe Two of Cups provides an affirming answer, particularly for questions concerning romance, partnerships, and cooperative ventures.
Three of CupsYesThe Three of Cups is generally a cheerful yes, especially for inquiries involving collaborations, social gatherings, celebrations, and friendships.
Four of CupsNoThe Four of Cups usually leans toward a gentle no or a pause, signaling that current apathy, closed doors, or a lack of receptivity stand in the way of progress.
Five of CupsNoThe Five of Cups usually leans toward no, indicating that current disappointments, emotional burdens, or unresolved setbacks make this an unfavorable time to force an outcome.
Six of CupsYesThe Six of Cups offers a gentle yes, particularly for questions involving reconciliation, returning to familiar roots, or giving a kind and sincere gift.
Seven of CupsMaybeThe Seven of Cups offers a definitive maybe, as the circumstances surrounding your question are far too unstable and unfocused for a firm outcome.
Eight of CupsNoThe Eight of Cups generally leans toward a no when asking whether to hold on, preserve the current state, or expect quick fulfillment from an existing arrangement.
Nine of CupsYesThe Nine of Cups is widely known as the quintessential wish card, providing a resounding yes to most inquiries.
Ten of CupsYesThe Ten of Cups offers a warm and resounding yes, particularly for inquiries concerning family harmony, long-term relationships, emotional healing, and finding peace of mind.
Page of CupsYesThe Page of Cups typically leans toward a gentle yes, especially for inquiries concerning creative endeavors, heartfelt messages, or new emotional beginnings.
Knight of CupsYesThe Knight of Cups usually leans toward a yes, particularly for questions centered on romance, creative projects, artistic pursuits, and reconciliations.
Queen of CupsYesThe Queen of Cups brings a gentle, receptive yes, particularly for questions concerning relationships, creative projects, and matters of the heart.
King of CupsYesThe King of Cups leans toward a clear yes, particularly for questions concerning emotional healing, relationships, and diplomatic resolutions.
Swords
Ace of SwordsYesThe Ace of Swords leans toward a clear yes, particularly for questions concerning truth, decision-making, contracts, study, or confronting an unresolved issue directly.
Two of SwordsMaybeThe Two of Swords offers a maybe because the situation is fundamentally at a standstill that requires an active choice before things can proceed.
Three of SwordsNoThe Three of Swords generally represents a clear no, indicating that the path ahead currently involves disappointment, separation, or a difficult truth that must be faced.
Four of SwordsMaybeThe Four of Swords leans toward a neutral pause, indicating that now is not the right moment to push forward with decisive action or force an answer.
Five of SwordsNoThe Five of Swords generally signals a no, indicating that pursuing your current course could lead to hollow victories, unnecessary drama, or strained alliances.
Six of SwordsYesThe Six of Swords leans toward a gentle yes, especially if your question involves moving on, leaving behind a toxic situation, or seeking a peaceful resolution.
Seven of SwordsNoThe Seven of Swords usually delivers a no, indicating that the current path involves unseen complications, hidden agendas, or incomplete strategies.
Eight of SwordsNoThe Eight of Swords leans toward no, indicating that self-doubt, overthinking, and perceived restrictions are currently blocking positive momentum.
Nine of SwordsNoThe Nine of Swords typically signifies no, indicating that the situation is clouded by severe stress, poor timing, or distorted perceptions.
Ten of SwordsNoThe Ten of Swords offers a clear no to continuing along your current path or hoping an expiring situation will suddenly revive.
Page of SwordsMaybeThe Page of Swords leans toward a cautious maybe, indicating that you do not yet have all the information required to reach a definitive outcome.
Knight of SwordsYesThe Knight of Swords is generally a yes, especially for inquiries that reward bold initiative, decisive communication, and swift execution.
Queen of SwordsMaybeThe Queen of Swords leans toward a cautious yes when your query depends on logic, contracts, truth-telling, and clear boundaries, but registers as a no if the situation relies on emotional appeals or wishful thinking.
King of SwordsYesThe King of Swords is generally a yes, provided your inquiry relies on truth, fairness, and logical clarity rather than emotional impulse.
Pentacles
Ace of PentaclesYesThe Ace of Pentacles typically brings a clear yes, especially for inquiries regarding finances, career steps, and long-term commitments.
Two of PentaclesMaybeThe Two of Pentacles is a maybe, indicating that the situation is currently in motion and subject to continuous fluctuations.
Three of PentaclesYesThe Three of Pentacles is a clear yes for questions about collaborative projects, skill building, career progression, and mutual agreements.
Four of PentaclesMaybeThe Four of Pentacles is typically a maybe that leans toward keeping things as they are rather than moving forward.
Five of PentaclesNoThe Five of Pentacles delivers a direct no to most inquiries, signifying a period of scarcity, delays, and depleted energy that blocks immediate success.
Six of PentaclesYesThe Six of Pentacles generally points to a positive answer, particularly for questions concerning financial support, mutual agreements, or receiving necessary assistance.
Seven of PentaclesMaybeThe Seven of Pentacles represents a maybe, leaning toward a patient yes if you are willing to wait for natural development over time.
Eight of PentaclesYesThe Eight of Pentacles offers a positive answer, provided you are willing to apply disciplined effort and focus to the matter at hand.
Nine of PentaclesYesThe Nine of Pentacles brings an encouraging yes, especially for inquiries regarding personal projects, career milestones, property, and individual endeavors.
Ten of PentaclesYesThe Ten of Pentacles generally offers a confident yes, particularly for inquiries concerning family matters, property, long-term security, and traditional commitments.
Page of PentaclesYesThe Page of Pentacles generally leans toward a clear yes, particularly for questions concerning education, new job opportunities, and tangible plans.
Knight of PentaclesYesThe Knight of Pentacles leans toward a steady yes, particularly for questions that reward patient effort, thorough preparation, and methodical labor.
Queen of PentaclesYesThe Queen of Pentacles generally indicates a warm and grounded yes, particularly for questions involving long-term stability, personal well-being, and practical growth.
King of PentaclesYesThe King of Pentacles is a reassuring yes, particularly for questions concerning business ventures, long-term investments, home life, and stable commitments.
Questions people ask
How do you read a yes or no tarot card?
Hold one clear question in mind, shuffle, and draw a single card. Read its answer below, then look at what the card says about the conditions: many cards say yes only if something changes first.
What does a reversed card mean in a yes or no reading?
A reversed card usually weakens the upright answer. A yes becomes a slower or conditional yes, and a no can point to a delay rather than a final answer.